How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Somerville | Westfield |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Somerville, Massachusetts | Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 4,884 | 4,894 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Somerville | Westfield |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,227 | $18,846 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 33.2% | 49.4% |
| Local Revenue | 59.2% | 37.8% |
Somerville
Federal State Local
Westfield
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Somerville | Westfield |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.7% | 69.7% |
| African American | 9.5% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Somerville | Westfield |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 162.3:1 | 169.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.9% | 29.2% |
School Types
Somerville
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Westfield
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.